Can't pictures in IPhoto Library

I had to get a new MAC and transferred all my files onto my new computer. Now, when I go to Pictures and then the IPhoto Library, the only pictures I see are the ones imported from my old computer. I have imported hundres of pictures onto the new computer but they are not visible in the IPhoto Library File. I can see them when I open IPhoto, but they are not in the IPhoto library. Any ideas?

Jane:
Welcome to the Apple Discussions. By not visible in the iPhoto Library File do you mean in the iPhoto window? Are there thumbnails and a blank, gray edit window or no thumbnails at all?
I can see them when I open IPhoto, but they are not in the IPhoto library. Any ideas?
By iPhoto library do you mean the iPhoto Library folder?
Control-click on one of the thumbnails in iPhoto's window that you can see and select "Show File" in the contextual window. It will take you, via the Finder, to the folder containing the full sized image file for that thumbnail.
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